Package for sale, storage and application of two-part coatings

Abstract

A package ( 10 ) includes a one-piece molded plastic container having a base ( 14 ), an outer wall ( 16 ), and at least one dividing wall extending across the outer wall to divide the container into at least first and second chambers that are separated from each other by the dividing wall. The container has an open end remote from the base, and a molded plastic lid ( 12 ) is provided for receipt over the open end of the container in sealing engagement with the outer wall and the dividing wall. The lid is constructed to seal the chambers from each other and from ambient surrounding the package. In at least one of the chambers, the dividing wall preferably has ribs for engagement by a coating application roller.

1. A package for retail display, sale, storage and application of a two-part coating, which includes:
 a one-piece molded plastic container of substantially rectangular construction and having a base, an outer wall extending around said container, at least one dividing wall extending across said outer wall along a long dimension of said rectangular construction and dividing said container into at least first and second generally rectangular chambers that are separated from each other by said dividing wall, said dividing wall having a hollow interior dividing said base into two sections and being non-centered within said outer wall such that said first generally rectangular chamber is larger than said second generally rectangular chamber, and an open end remote from said base with a continuous lip extending entirely around said second generally rectangular chamber, 
 a first coating component in a separate can disposed in said first generally rectangular chamber, said first generally rectangular chamber including a well on said base in said first generally rectangular chamber holding and laterally supporting said separate can, 
 an open liquid second coating component in said second generally rectangular chamber, 
 a plastic lid having a peripheral skirt received over said open end of said container, said plastic lid being in sealing engagement with said open end around said outer wall and along said dividing wall, and sealing said chambers from each other and from outside of said package, said plastic lid having a first generally rectangular portion overlying said first generally rectangular chamber of said container and a second generally rectangular portion overlying said second generally rectangular chamber of said container with an opening overlying said second generally rectangular chamber and said second coating component in said second generally rectangular chamber, an integral seal surrounding said second generally rectangular portion and sealed to said continuous lip of said open end of said container, another integral seal surrounding both of said generally rectangular portions and sealed to said continuous lip of said open end of said container, and a tab connected to a tear band depending from said peripheral skirt and extending around the periphery of the lid and being removable to permit removal of said lid from the container, 
 a removable closure that closes said opening in said lid overlying said second generally rectangular chamber for adding colorant to said open liquid second coating component in said second generally rectangular chamber, 
 at least one coating application tool in said first generally rectangular chamber with said can. 
 
     
     
       2. The package set forth in  claim 1  wherein, in at least one of said chambers, said dividing wall has protrusions for engagement by a coating application roller. 
     
     
       3. The package set forth in  claim 1  including a neck on said lid surrounding said opening for receiving said closure and a frangibly removable seal integrally molded with said lid within said neck. 
     
     
       4. A package including:
 a one-piece molded plastic container of substantially rectangular construction and having a base, an outer wall extending around said container, at least one dividing wall extending across said outer wall along a long dimension of said rectangular construction to divide said container into a first generally rectangular chamber having a well and a second generally rectangular chamber, said dividing wall also having a hollow interior dividing said base into two sections and being non-centered within said outer wall such that said first generally rectangular chamber is larger than said second generally rectangular chamber, and an open end remote from said base with a continuous lip extending entirely around said second generally rectangular chamber, 
 a first coating in liquid form in a separate package laterally supported in said well of said first generally rectangular chamber of said container, 
 at least one coating application tool in said first generally rectangular chamber with said separate package, 
 a second coating in open liquid form in said second generally rectangular chamber of said container, and 
 a plastic lid having a peripheral skirt received over said open end of said container, a first generally rectangular portion overlying said first generally rectangular chamber of said container, a second generally rectangular portion overlying said second generally rectangular chamber of said container, an integral seal surrounding said second generally rectangular portion and sealed to said continuous lip of said open end of said container, another integral seal surrounding both of said generally rectangular portions and sealed to said continuous lip of said open end of said container, and a tab connected to a tear band depending from said peripheral skirt and extending around the periphery of said lid and being removable to permit removal of said lid from said container. 
 
     
     
       5. The package set forth in  claim 4  wherein, in at least one of said chambers, said dividing wall has protrusions for engagement by a coating application roller. 
     
     
       6. The package set forth in  claim 4  wherein said second generally rectangular portion of said lid also includes an opening defined by a threaded neck. 
     
     
       7. The package set forth in  claim 5 , further comprising a threaded closure threaded to said threaded neck of said lid to close said opening in said lid. 
     
     
       8. The package set forth in  claim 7 , further comprising a seal disposed within said neck and having a finger tab for removal of said seal from said neck. 
     
     
       9. The package set forth in  claim 1  wherein said first coating component is a hardener of suitable for being added to said second coating component to form a two-part epoxy paint ready for application. 
     
     
       10. The package set forth in  claim 4  wherein said first coating is a hardener of suitable for being added to said second coating to form a two-part epoxy paint ready for application. 
     
     
       11. The package set forth in  claim 10  wherein said separate package is a can.